THIS year’s Ban Canal Carnival, held on November 8 and 9 in Sabak Bernam, was not just a festival of recreation, but a symbol of cultural unity and sustainable development.
From thrilling watersports to a padi field run that brought the community together, every moment reflected Sabak Bernam’s aspiration to become a Unesco Biosphere Reserve candidate.
Over 20,000 visitors enjoyed the exciting atmosphere and did their part to support green tourism and local entrepreneurs, who erected stalls to hawk food and agro heritage products.
Photographers REMY ARIFIN and NUR ADIBAH AHMAD IZAM’s snapshots of the fourth edition of the Ban Canal Carnival captured how the event fortifies the synergy between the natural environment, local culture, and sustainable economic development.
Participants of the padi field run make their way to the finish line during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
The Ban Canal Carnival seen in full swing in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
A Ban Canal Carnival attendee gets a free medical checkup during the event in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
Visitors scan a QR digital coupon code to buy food and drinks during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
A child shows off his colouring during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
Children participate in a bean-sorting game during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
Attendees compete in a tug-of-war during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
A child tries a wall-climbing activity during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
A visitor takes part in a free VR simulation game during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
University students participate in a kayak race during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
Children try their hand at a flying fox installation during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
Visitors get a chance to play traditional drums during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
A child participates in a telematch during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
Rock singer Dato’ Ahmad Azhar Othman, better known as Awie, entertains visitors during the Ban Canal Carnival in Simpang Lima, Sabak Bernam.
